Helmets Arai Profile shield??

roadriderg

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How hard can arai make it to put in their shield?? I took my shield off my new arai profile helmet. Boy was it hard to get it back on. Is there some secret trick to getting them on?

I will need to replace it again with a tinted shield. Just a little to bright outside here in California for a clear shield. Has anyone used their mirror shield if so how do you like it?

Gary
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ya I know what you mean. I don't have a profile but got an RX-7 model it takes me a while to get it on and off as well, however I stay with the clear lens and just wear sunglasses so they can be removed if needed at night since my normal commute is roughly 1 to 1.3 hours.
 
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STOC6366 said:
Know exactly what you mean, but have never found a helmet that fits my mellon as well as the profile.
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I tried on so many helmets trying to find one that fit great and had a reasonable price tag. I had to but the profile because it was the only one that actually fit correctly.

Gary
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roadriderg said:
How hard can arai make it to put in their shield?? I took my shield off my new arai profile helmet. Boy was it hard to get it back on. Is there some secret trick to getting them on?

I will need to replace it again with a tinted shield. Just a little to bright outside here in California for a clear shield. Has anyone used their mirror shield if so how do you like it?

Gary
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I hear what your saying...when I got my Arai, I thought I was breaking the stuff that holds the visor in place. If you get that little handle thingy too far into the mechanism, you have to pry it back out.

I like the mirrored visor except for two issues...
  1. I prefer gray tint and it only comes is smoke
  2. Scratches VERY easy.

I like the way it reflects heat away from your face.

I noticed that you live in Huntington Beach, I work in Gardena, if you want you can borrow my lens. I don't use it very often and like I said, it's scratched, but you will get a good idea for how it works. Those things are pretty pricey for buying and not using if you not happy with it.
If you are interested, send me a PM and we'll figure out something.
 
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STony G said:
I hear what your saying...when I got my Arai, I thought I was breaking the stuff that holds the visor in place. If you get that little handle thingy too far into the mechanism, you have to pry it back out.

I like the mirrored visor except for two issues...
  1. I prefer gray tint and it only comes is smoke
  2. Scratches VERY easy.

I like the way it reflects heat away from your face.

I noticed that you live in Huntington Beach, I work in Gardena, if you want you can borrow my lens. I don't use it very often and like I said, it's scratched, but you will get a good idea for how it works. Those things are pretty pricey for buying and not using if you not happy with it.
If you are interested, send me a PM and we'll figure out something.
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Thanks for the offer I will take you up on that soon. I must admit the price is rather high for their shields. I have a mirror on my nolan n-42 and it saves my rather light scandiavian skin.

My main reason is that I usually ride east against the sun in the morning then back in the afternoon west against the sun. Sat I rode back from palmsprings in the afternoon and even with my dark sunglasses I was seeing spots.

Gary
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I've found the easiest way to get shields on, and this is especially so if you have a smaller helmet, remember, the shields dont come in sizes so the smaller helmets it's a bit of a tighter fit.

slide the ends in the pods from the top, then push the sides of the shield to be flush with the helmet, this will avoid too much pressure pushing the pods out and making it difficult to for the shield to slide in.

Also, there's a little tube of silicone that comes with the shields, put that on the ends that slide into the pods. Really once getting use to how it works it's quite easy to do.

regards,
 
HankSTer said:
I've found the easiest way to get shields on, and this is especially so if you have a smaller helmet, remember, the shields dont come in sizes so the smaller helmets it's a bit of a tighter fit.

slide the ends in the pods from the top, then push the sides of the shield to be flush with the helmet, this will avoid too much pressure pushing the pods out and making it difficult to for the shield to slide in.

Also, there's a little tube of silicone that comes with the shields, put that on the ends that slide into the pods. Really once getting use to how it works it's quite easy to do.

regards,
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Tube of silicone? There is a little jar that looks like clear touch up. Maybe that is my tube of silicone. Does the little levers have to be out to reinstall the shield?

Gary
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roadriderg said:
Tube of silicone? There is a little jar that looks like clear touch up. Maybe that is my tube of silicone. Does the little levers have to be out to reinstall the shield?

Gary
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Yes that's the tube, rub it on both sides of the shield, but just the part that goes inside the pods.

The levers should be out but not necessary to be all the way up, just outside of the pod.

One really does have to experiment a little, to find the exact spot to start the shield in the pods, it seems best to start with the shield all the way up, press the sides against the helmet and it will slide in very easily.

good luck with it, you'll get it.
 
Okay just did a quick test, and No, it's not necessary for the tabs to be out when installing the shield, they will pop out on their own.

The key really is though to use your palms and press the shield against the helmet just above the pods, for both putting the shield on and taking it off.

good luck,
 
HankSTer said:
Okay just did a quick test, and No, it's not necessary for the tabs to be out when installing the shield, they will pop out on their own.

The key really is though to use your palms and press the shield against the helmet just above the pods, for both putting the shield on and taking it off.

good luck,
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Thanks for the help and research!! I will try this when I get home. The first time really was a struggle. Felt like I needed three hands to do it.

A short review; I love the helmet it is very comfortable. I defianatly have the long profile face and have had problems in the past fitting a helmet.

More noise than I thought I would get so ear plugs are still to be used.
Vented very well and even in 100 degree heat it was still comfortable.

The cheek pads seem a little tight. I have not decided yet if I will order the smaller pads. It is great that they have that option. Or do they loosen up with time?



Gary
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I don't have any trouble taking mine off/on now after practice. All You have to be mindfull of is the tabs on each side and how you lift the visor. Lift the shield all the way up so both tabs are visible. Push the tabs up some and with one hand pull back towards the rear of the helmet. The shield will come out back side first. Repeat the same steps for install..Make sure the two tabs are out before you put the shield back into the side holders.. I had to be shown several times on how the proper way to do it. I just practiced till it became second nature. Most motorcycle shops that sell helmets can help yah if this didn't..
 
With practice, it becomes easier, but it's still rediculous. Arai brags so much about their Super ADSIS shield mechanism, but is there any other manufacturer that has to include a DVD video showing how to change it?
 
Blue STreak said:
With practice, it becomes easier, but it's still rediculous. Arai brags so much about their Super ADSIS shield mechanism, but is there any other manufacturer that has to include a DVD video showing how to change it?
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I didnt know about the tabs that needed to be pushed up. After i shown them it was easy to remove. Getting it back on was a bit of bear at first but now its easy.. I hold the helmet in my lap( after pushing both tabs up) and pull back on the visor and it comes right off no problem. Sadly it does take some practice.
 
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a quick vid showing removal / replace of Arai shield, it's about 50 meg in size, not sure why so big, alas...

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roadriderg said:
How hard can arai make it to put in their shield?? I took my shield off my new arai profile helmet. Boy was it hard to get it back on. Is there some secret trick to getting them on?

I will need to replace it again with a tinted shield. Just a little to bright outside here in California for a clear shield. Has anyone used their mirror shield if so how do you like it?

Gary
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Once you get used to it, you can install/remove the shield in seconds. If we ever meet up I can show you.....kind of hard to explain without seeing it done but real easy.
The mirror shield are kind of cool but they scratch rather easily and after a while they look horrible. They're also tempermental with what you use to clean them as the chrome finish will come off. I just stick with the dark smoke.
 
I wasn't able to open Hankster's video up but I did find this one posted on YouTube and it is actually amazing how simple this guy makes it. He also shows you how to remove the pads and liner for cleaning.... [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tss7ayeRZqo"]linky
 
SoloTotoCoyote said:
Once you get used to it, you can install/remove the shield in seconds. If we ever meet up I can show you.....kind of hard to explain without seeing it done but real easy.
The mirror shield are kind of cool but they scratch rather easily and after a while they look horrible. They're also tempermental with what you use to clean them as the chrome finish will come off. I just stick with the dark smoke.
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At the price they ask I just may stick with the dark smoke or light grey.
Riding against the sun out here in Southern Cali is murder.

Gary
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NightRDR said:
I really want to tell that guy the helmet goes on the other head.

The Arai Profile does have great ventilation and is comfortable in hot weather.

Problem comes in when it's friggen cold outside and you don't want/need that ventilation. :mad: Or when it's pouring rain...:mad:

The cheek pads will 'break in' over time. I'd give them a little while then make your decision. Be cautious when removing the cheek pads. Arai put flimsy plastic tabs on the pads that break off easily and are really difficult to glue back into place on the foam pad.
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That guys name is Hank, and he really appreciates you pointing that out ;)

btw, raining? cold? the vents can be closed! amazing isn't it? Also, with any helmet, in cold weather wearing a balaclava helps a lot.

Never had a tab break on any of the cheek pads I've taken out washed and put back in, and have done so close to a dozen times between 2 arai helmets in the last 7 to 8 years. I would never have thought to refer to the tabs as "flimsy", they don't appear that way to me.

regards,
 
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